Upgrading Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit?

[savatreatabvr]

I just installed a Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO 1gb video card on my 32 bit Windows 7 OS, it seems to run most programs and some games (SOME GAMES) but I'm wondering if upgrading to a 64 bit OS will make it even better?

 

[maxie]

Hi there .. Having a Duel core Processor and 4GB of ram .. The 32Bit os seems better to me .. If you Upgrade cannot see any improvement .. Dont get me wrong will on a 64Bit os .. But cant see any improvement on the Games side

 

[bobafetthotmail]

No. 64-bit is irrelevant unless you have more than 4 GB of RAM or run professional programs that require it.

Bulk of games cannot use more than 2 GB of RAM anyway, so yeah.

 

[LMiller7]

There is no upgrade path from a 32 bit to a 64 bit OS so a clean install would be necessary. That would mean a reinstall of all applications.

There is more of a difference between a 32 bit and a 64 bit OS than just 32 bits. Internally they are very different.

There are also compatibility issues that need to be considered. Most 32 bit applications will run on a 64 bit OS but there are exceptions. You would need to be sure an important application isn't one of them. Also, a 64 bit OS must use 64 bit drivers exclusively. Some older devices may not have a compatible driver and cannot be used.

Unless you have a specific need for a 64 bit OS an upgrade is usually not worth the trouble.

 

[GARoss]

I just installed a Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO 1gb video card on my 32 bit Windows 7 OS, it seems to run most programs and some games (SOME GAMES) but I'm wondering if upgrading to a 64 bit OS will make it even better?

Looks like you have a PC that would work with 64-bit. I'd suggest doing a through hardware compatibility check before taking the plunge to 64-bit. Like the other post, I doubt the game would play any better than it does in 32-bit.

 

[savatreatabvr]

Thank you for all of your replies! If 64 bit won't make games play or even download better then what's holding me back? I've got a solid connection and no running issues with my system but I can't download a lot of the new game demos.

 

[bobafetthotmail]

I'm taking a wild guess... low specs?
Your CPU is weak, your GPU is relatively weak. (assuming your specs are correct)

 

[savatreatabvr]

Specs are correct thats why I thought I'd get better performance out of it, but I guess my system is pretty pathetic according to some people! I'm not trying to create a NUCLEAR computer I'd just like it to perform better without dumping $1000 in it!

 

[Layback Bear]

savatreatabvr the last thing we want to do is mislead you.
Your specs are low/weak but you already know that.
Their is really not much to do but upgrade your system or get a new one. (Make a new one)
Your motherboard/cpu/gpu/ram/power supply is just not up to todays standard for performance.

 

[DavidE]

Thank you for all of your replies! If 64 bit won't make games play or even download better then what's holding me back? I've got a solid connection and no running issues with my system but I can't download a lot of the new game demos.

What kind of error do you get, or what happens when you can't download?
Maybe you have a problem that can be solved on your current system?

 

[bobafetthotmail]

Heck I cannot even find your motherboard's specs on the internet. "AMD680GM-M2" turns up only Asian forums and asian people selling similar rigs.
Without specs I cannot tell you if you could upgrade something. You sure the mobo name is correct? Can you try running the tool from this tutorial and post what mobo name it tells?

 

[Faladu]

Just to hammer the point further:

No, going to a 64-bit OS, will not be an effective way to speed up a now obsolete or lower quality system.

CPU, video card, RAM, motherboard.... the big performance 4.... skimp on any and you take a performance hit .
.....and if on a laptop with a typical 5400 RPM hard drive, you got that as a crippler too.

OP, yes that system of yours was a gaming rig, but 7 years ago, approximately.

 

[savatreatabvr]

Heck I cannot even find your motherboard's specs on the internet. "AMD680GM-M2" turns up only Asian forums and asian people selling similar rigs.
Without specs I cannot tell you if you could upgrade something. You sure the mobo name is correct? Can you try running the tool from this tutorial and post what mobo name it tells?

I clicked on your link but couldn't find what you're talking about?

 

[savatreatabvr]

Just to hammer the point further:

No, going to a 64-bit OS, will not be an effective way to speed up a now obsolete or lower quality system.

CPU, video card, RAM, motherboard.... the big performance 4.... skimp on any and you take a performance hit .
.....and if on a laptop with a typical 5400 RPM hard drive, you got that as a crippler too.

OP, yes that system of yours was a gaming rig, but 7 years ago, approximately.

LOL, yeah I know I'm a little behind in computer hardware technology but my budget keeps me from upgrading, lol!

 

[DavidE]

Heck I cannot even find your motherboard's specs on the internet. "AMD680GM-M2" turns up only Asian forums and asian people selling similar rigs.
Without specs I cannot tell you if you could upgrade something. You sure the mobo name is correct? Can you try running the tool from this tutorial and post what mobo name it tells?

I clicked on your link but couldn't find what you're talking about?

I think this is the tutorial bobafetthotmail meant to give you:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

 

[bobafetthotmail]

Yes it's that, sorry. How in the... did the link turn into

www.sevenforums.com/AMD680GM-M2

anyway?
I copy-pasted the url from the page.

 

[savatreatabvr]

Yes it's that, sorry. How in the... did the link turn into

www.sevenforums.com/AMD680GM-M2

anyway?
I copy-pasted the url from the page.

Not sure, I'm also confused but I used the "System Info" tool and corrected my systems specs.